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Jean B. Sel

born Dominican Republic ca. 1780-died New Orleans, LA 1832

Also known as: J. B. Sel
Jean Baptiste Sel
Born: Dominican Republic
Died: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nationalities: American

Biography: Jean Baptiste Sel came to New Orleans around 1800 and remained there until his death in January of 1832. He taught drawing at Orleans College for a short time, then established his own studio, working as a miniature and portrait painter.